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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072,791.82, 3,109,477.98 and 724,647.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072,791.82, 3,109,477.98 and 724,647.80 is: 1,087,073.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072,791.82 : 3,109,477.98 = 724,647.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072,791.82/3,109,477.98 = 724,647.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072,791.82x = 3,109,477.98 × 724,647.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072,791.82x = 2,253,276,377,355.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,276,377,355.44/2,072,791.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087,073.17

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